National SCI Registry
Learn more about the largest database tracking the experiences of Canadians with SCI.
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Knowledge is Power
Check out SCI-related scientific publications, white papers, conference proceedings, and evaluation reports.
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What We Fund
Over the years, Praxis has funded over 100 SCI research, innovation and care projects.
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Join Our Team
Achieving our mission takes a team of dedicated people. We work collaboratively across programs and departments to work towards our vision and mission.
We Are Praxis Spinal Cord Institute
Praxis is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. We accelerate the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.
Latest News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news and updates from Praxis.
COVID-19 Update
March 17, 2020
The health and safety of the SCI community, our partners and employees are our top priority.
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We’ve Changed Our Name
November 12, 2019
The Rick Hansen Institute is now Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. We may look different, but our commitment to the SCI community is…
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2019 Year In Review
December 24, 2019
It’s been quite a year for Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. From small initiatives to big ones, we are working make change happen…
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Praxis Part Of MoneySense 2020 Top Charities
December 23, 2019
Praxis has once again been named as one of MoneySense's top-rated charities in Canada for 2020.
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Meet The New Board Chair, Dr. Ian Rigby
October 24, 2019
Dr. Ian Rigby was voted in as Board Chair at Praxis’ Board Meeting in June 2019, having served as a board member…
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RHSCIR Community Report
In 2019, RHSCIR published a community report based on responses from participants who answered RHSCIR’s community-follow-up questionnaire five years after their injury.
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Our Impact
At Praxis, we are driven by our vision of a world without paralysis after SCI. Since 2009, we have worked to make exceptional improvements in the health of people with SCI.
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